Best way to scope and Enfield .303?

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My dad has been hunting with the same .303 sporter for the last 20 years or so. About 10 years ago I had it completely refinished for him as a Christmas gift. Last hunting season he asked me if there was any way to put a scope on it. I don't think his eyes are as good as they used to be.

So, what is the best scope mount for a British .303?

 

[Limeyfellow]

Which Lee Enfield is it? A no 1 or a no 4/5? They will have very different mounting options.

 

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I've asked my mom to take some pictures and send them to me. How do I tell the difference?

 

[alemonkey]

A No. 1 has the rear sight on the barrel, while a No.4 has it on the rear of the receiver.

The ATI no-gunsmith mount works very well if you have a No. 4. It replaces the rear sight and clamps down to the charger bridge. I took a big fat doe last year with mine. It's a nice non-permanent way to scope your rifle.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

I've had excellent results with sk steel mounts. It's rock solid for sure. Brownells has them for about $65. Money well spent.

 

[Eb1]

351 Winchester, is that for a No1 or No4? I guess I could just go check them out. huh?

 

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I think it must be a No.1 because IIRC it has an adjustable rear leaf sight. Does this really narrow down the options?

 

[Eb1]

NO1 MKIII
http://www.surplusrifle.com/smle/index.asp

or


NO4 MKI
http://www.surplusrifle.com/no4/index.asp

 

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After doing a little searching it looks like there are two choices: S&K ($100 with rings) and ATI ($30 weaver base, no rings).

The S&K is steel, but the ATI is alluminum. The S&K rings look slick and have windage adjustments, but for the price, I'd probably say I'd go with the ATI.